toughened

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été rendu plus résistant, plus dur ou plus robuste, souvent à la suite d'un processus physique ou métaphorique.

Describes something that has been made stronger, harder, or more resilient, often through a physical or metaphorical process.

1. Made physically strongerB2formal

   Having been made harder or more resistant to damage or wear.

   renforcé physiquement

   • The glass was toughened to withstand high temperatures.
   • Toughened steel is used in the construction of bridges.
   • The material is toughened by a special chemical process.

   Synonymescase-hardenedhardenedreinforcedstrengthenedtempered

   Antonymesdelicatesoftenedweakened

2. Made mentally or emotionally strongerB2formal

   Having become more resilient or less sensitive to hardship or difficulty.

   endurci

   • Years of hardship had toughened him.
   • She was toughened by her experiences in the military.
   • The training program is designed to produce toughened athletes.

   Synonymescase-hardenedfortifiedhardenedinuredseasoned

   Antonymesfragilesoftenedvulnerableweakened

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre ou de devenir plus résistant, plus dur ou plus robuste, tant au sens physique que moral.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming stronger, more resilient, or more difficult.

1. Make stronger or harderB2formal

   To make something physically stronger, harder, or more resilient.

   Durcir, renforcer

   • The blacksmith toughened the steel by heating and cooling it.
   • Regular exercise toughens your muscles and bones.
   • The coating is designed to toughen the surface against scratches.

   Synonymesannealfortifyhardenreinforceseasonstiffenstrengthentemperthicken

   Antonymesdebilitateenfeeblesoftenweaken

2. Make mentally or emotionally strongerB2formal

   To make someone more resilient, less sensitive, or better able to handle difficult situations.

   endurcir (moralement)

   • Living alone in a new city toughened her character.
   • The coach's strict training toughened the players mentally.
   • Adversity can toughen a person's resolve.

   Synonymesbracefortifyhardeninuresteelstrengthen

   Antonymessensitizesoftenweaken